Description
Delightful Summer Berry Stuffed French Toast Casserole brings sweet morning magic to breakfast tables with layers of creamy bread and juicy berries. Breakfast champions will savor each delectable bite of this crowd-pleasing dish you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large loaf brioche bread, cut into 12 thick slices
- 3 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries and blueberries)
- 4 large eggs
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 cup milk (vanilla almond milk recommended)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) whipped cream cheese (reduced fat)
- 1/4 cup fruit jam or jelly
Flavor Enhancers and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by generously coating it with a non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create a foundational layer of brioche slices, arranging them systematically to cover the entire bottom surface of the dish.
- Craft a luxurious custard mixture by vigorously blending eggs, milk, and fragrant vanilla extract until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently cascade the custard mixture over the bread layers, ensuring even saturation and absorption throughout the bread.
- Introduce pockets of creamy decadence by carefully spreading whipped cream cheese between bread layers, creating delightful flavor pockets.
- Alternate the cream cheese layers with swirls of fruit jam, allowing each slice to become a canvas of sweet complexity.
- Artfully scatter a vibrant medley of fresh mixed berries across the top, ensuring comprehensive coverage and visual appeal.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into a preheated oven set at 350°F, allowing the dish to transform for 25-30 minutes until the surface achieves a golden, slightly crisp exterior.
- Once baked, let the casserole rest momentarily to set and stabilize its structure.
- For a final touch of elegance, delicately dust the surface with a snowfall of powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately, accompanying the dish with a sidecar of pure maple syrup for additional indulgence.
Notes
- Customize bread selection by using gluten-free brioche or whole wheat bread for dietary preferences.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free jam and low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create a dairy-free breakfast option.
- Prep casserole night before and refrigerate to enhance flavor absorption and save morning cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg